J.F. Oberlin University Summer Session
Japanese Culture Summer Course
Tokyo, Japan
Summer Course
DURATION
4 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Japanese Culture Summer Course offers an immersive experience into the rich traditions, arts, and societal norms of Japan.
This short program allows students to engage with various aspects of Japanese culture, including language, cuisine, and cultural practices.
Participants will explore Japan's historical context and its modern-day influences, providing a well-rounded understanding of Japanese society.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, such as cultural consultants, language instructors, or roles in international relations.
Understanding Japanese culture also opens opportunities in tourism, education, and global business, especially for those looking to work with Japanese companies or expand their career in Asia.
Prof. Yuko Kawanishi (J. F. Oberlin University)
This course aims first to enable students to learn the basic perspectives and methodologies of Culture Studies in social science, and then to apply them to the understanding of contemporary Japanese cultural scenes. Students’ active participation in class discussions and critical thinking is essential.
Accommodation
Twin size accommodation is available for the Summer Session participants. All housings are located in the vicinity of the school and are convenient for commuting. All housing is equipped with bedding, furniture(desk, chair, table), shower unit, toilet, microwave, TV, and internet connection.
Important Dates
Program Term: June 30th – July 27th
- June 30th – Arrival
- July 1st – Orientation
- July 2nd – Session starts
- July 27th – Session ends
Cultural Program
Japanese culture experience opportunities will be offered outside of the course.
Financial Information
Program fee: JPY 360,000
The JFOU Fellowship (JPY 20,000) is available for participants from JFOU partner schools, including IAUP, APUCEN, and ACUCA.
The fee includes
- 2 courses
- Housing fee
- Airport pickup
- Domestic insurance
- Field Trip & Culture Program fee
Not include
- Airplane tickets
- Commuting cost between J. F. Oberlin University and housing
- Living expenses and meals
- Textbook
Application period
- Jan 15th – April 16th
Required documents
- Copy of passport
- Completed medical form (You can download a format after Sign Up)
- Official transcript from your current school
Voices from Participants
"I really value all the student visitors, discussions, and lectures."
"The teachers are very helpful in and outside of class. They understand each student‛s Japanese proficiency level."
"I like the discussion of this course. I like to go out the class to visit the international company. I had a great experience that I followed this course, so I hope that more students go to this course next year."
"Visiting Microsoft or other companies will be interesting for other students. I hope that this course will be held next year for Japanese students too."